paquette's historical farmall museum

This museum is a great place to stop by and visit if you are in the area. There are lots and lots and lots of farm tractors and impliments. Great time to go back in history. This show is held every year at this time. Don't miss the tractor pulls either. They were part of the show and also there were 14 fire engines on location for show.

My son-in-law is a died-in-the-wool International fan and was "in his glory" seeing the vintage tractors, trucks, mowers, and implements of this immense collection. He really enjoyed bantering with the docents who shared his interest and passion. This Leesburg gem is a must-see for even the casual antique buff.

Great collection of international tractors and memorabilia it was more than I expected and well worth the admissioni plan on going back every year when I'm on vacation

It was excellent! Three generations and we all had fun! A great time even for the initial doubters! Interesting things to look at, friendly people, very accommodating, and great photo ops! Can't wait for the big event the first weekend in march!

My father in law and I stopped into see the tractors and yourg lady greeted us wa extremely friendly. Our guide was very up to date on all of old tractors and was a very interesting tour

i've been for an engagement party and a high school reunion, great backdrop with cool signs and memoralibilia

Loved this place. My 4 year old was in heaven. Very educational. Vintage tractors shined up to impress. Very clean place. I was very glad we stopped to spend the time afternoon here. I would go back.

We surprised my Dad with a visit to Paquette's in May. He is a farmer through and through, and although a life-long John Deere enthusiast, he has deep respect and admiration for all things tractor and farm related. To say that this museum is a labor of love is an understatement. From the moment you step out of your car, you can tell that everything from the grounds to the buildings to the magnificent tractors are lovingly and expertly cared for. We spent several hours examining the different tractors, past and present. In my opinion, the tractors really are works of art. For my Dad, every other tractor was a memory. The joy on his face as he reminisced is something I will always cherish.We were fortunate enough to be there on a day when the owner, Stew, was available. It rained the whole time, and Stew graciously shuttled us and another couple to the different barns. He stayed with us, explaining the different tractors and machines, and answered all our questions. At one point I overheard my Mom say to Stew, "I just have to tell you this story..." He stopped what he was doing, pulled a chair over next to my Mom, sat down with her and listened to whatever story she just had to tell him. That small gesture really meant a lot to me, and is just one example of many little things that contributed to a wonderful day visiting the museum.If you have a love of tractors - even if Farmall is not your thing - you need to visit this museum. If you know someone who loves tractors, take them! We hope to return again very soon.

I live about 5 miles from this museum and have seen the billboard advertising this along the road many times-so one day I decided to visit it. The people were very friendly and showed me around and explained some of the many different tractors on display. This is a working Farmall dealership with the building being built as a replica of the International Harvester store being built in the 1940-50's. The center red pilon with the IH, the flat roof and muttons windows were seen worlwide

Lynn & I spent a Saturday with 26 of our car club friends touring Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum. This huge museum is about everything International Harvester. The museum is on Stew Paquette's 50 acre Buffalo Nickel Ranch (Yes, they do raise buffalo there). Our exceptional guides, Stew, Ray and Ken, did a great job of telling us about the history of International Harvester dating back to the 19th Century. The museum displayed tractors and other implements from as far back as 1923. The museum looms over 4 huge buildings and diplays more than 150 International Harvester tractors. Following our event, for an extra charge Paquette's provided a catered chicken dinner with bread, baked beans and cole slaw in the air conditioned Show Barn. The entrance building is a recreated IH dealership with a small store with International Harvester items. Please note that with the exception of the Show Barn and the Entrance building the tractor museum buildings are not air conditioned. This was a terrific experience which our members thoroughly enjoyed.

Getting to it is like going back in time! But you will enjoy the trip, and by all means bring the kids. they will love the tractor trolley ride in their own little car pulled by an old tractor. Lots of history, beautiful setting. Family owned and run!

Passed by this museum many, many times and kept saying we should go "some day". Yesterday was the day. I was surprised at how beautiful the farm is but the tractor buildings are very amazing. The tractors are restored to all their glory but I was intrigued by the International Harvester vehicles, refrigerators and freezers. Ray answered all of our questions and gave us a lot of history on the tractors and farm equipment. Definitely worth a couple of hours.

My brother was visiting Leesburg during the month of January. He wanted to visit the Farmall Museum, I really didn't want to, I only live a mile of so away and never had the desire to. As he was my guest I went with him, wow did I love it. He and I spent several hours there and enjoyed every minute. I'll be taking visitors there on a regular basis from now on. I want to return!! :-)

If you think one tractor is just like any other - think again and go to Paquette's Farmall Historical Museum to find out why they are so different. This hidden gem in the Leesburg, FL countryside is filled with historical farming equipment, lovingly restored to their original splendor by Museum owner Stew Paquette. He admitted he knows nothing about farming but he does know EVERYTHING about all of his tractors and other International Harvester displays. There are several buildings that house not only tractors, but also IH trucks, cars, refrigerators, freezers and anything else made by IH. Stew's passion for his hobby is evident with the small details that he puts out surrounding his displays and his knowledge about them all. He'll even start up any tractor you ask so you can see how it runs. This is a great stop to pass a few hours and get educated and is a great group gathering place. There are nice grounds and it is handicap friendly. There's something here for all, even children.

My husband loved all the tractors and sharing stories with the volunteers at the museum- It was very reasonably priced at ten dollars- it was easy walking all paved and golf carts are available for anyone who needs them